National strategies driving a competitive and investment-ready economy
The Australian Government is dedicated to securing the nation’s economic prosperity, sustainability and global standing. Its strategies are designed to strengthen key industries, foster innovation and ensure a resilient and competitive economy for the future.
From enhancing trade and investment opportunities to promoting sustainable practices and building critical infrastructure, these strategies provide a national framework that supports businesses in navigating and succeeding in a dynamic global environment.
Strategic focus areas
- Commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, reinforcing the country's leadership in climate action
- A$22.7 billion investment over the next decade to build Future Made in Australia
- Australia welcomes foreign investment, and like other countries, reviews proposals to ensure they're in the national interest
- A$120 billion commitment towards nation building projects in the Infrastructure Investment Program over a 10-year period starting from FY26.
Australian government strategies
Explore the range of initiatives and programs that are shaping Australia and discover the opportunities they create for your business.
Economic development strategies
- Net Zero Plan (in development)
- National Energy Performance Strategy
- National Energy Transformation Partnership (2022)
- Data and Digital Government Strategy (2024)
- Future Made in Australia – National Interest Framework (2024)
- Australia's National Science Statement (2024)
- Medical Science Co-investment Plan (2024)
- Australia’s RNA Blueprint (2024)
- National Robotics Strategy (2024)
- National Battery Strategy (2024)
- Critical Minerals Strategy (2023 – 2030)
- National Quantum Strategy (2023)
- Critical Technologies Statement (2023)
- National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy (2023)
Foreign investment framework
Energy, climate change and environmental strategies
- Net Zero Plan (in development)
- Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) (2023)
- National Energy Performance Strategy (2024)
- National Energy Transformation Partnership (2022)
- Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy (2024)
- The National Electric Vehicle Strategy (2023)
- National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy (2021-2025)
- National Waste Policy Action Plan to 2030 (2022)
Infrastructure and transport strategies
- Australian Infrastructure Plan (2021)
- National Freight Supply Chain Strategy (2025)
- Infrastructure Investment Program
- A New Strategy for the Australian General Aviation Sector (2020)
Skills
- National Skills Agreement (2024)
Support for business
- See incentives, grants and programs
- Investing in a future made in Australia (2024-25)
- Net-zero transformation stream
- Economic resilience and security stream.
International engagement
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
- Global Resources Strategy (2021)
- Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040
- Digital Trade Strategy (2022)
For updates, refer to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
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FAQs
Australian Government strategies set the national direction for economic growth, industry development and global competitiveness.
For investors, this provides:
- clear long-term policy signals across priority sectors
- national frameworks supporting innovation, infrastructure and trade
- a stable and transparent approach to foreign investment review.
Together, these settings help reduce uncertainty and support informed, long-term investment decisions.
Australia’s national strategies focus on building a resilient, future-ready economy, including:
- Transition to net-zero emissions by 2050
- Strengthening advanced industries through initiatives like Future Made in Australia
- Major infrastructure investment, with A$120 billion committed over 10 years
- Growth in critical technologies such as batteries, robotics and digital systems
- Expanding trade and international engagement through free trade agreements.
These priorities highlight where government support, funding and policy alignment are strongest.
Businesses can use Australian Government strategies to:
- identify high-growth sectors backed by national investment and policy
- align projects with government funding streams and programs
- anticipate infrastructure and supply chain developments
- leverage trade agreements to access international markets.
Aligning with national priorities can help investors unlock opportunities and scale more effectively in Australia.
